Louisiana – 36.2% Obesity Rate
You do not need to be a genius to know that Louisiana has a lot of iconic food. Locals take pride in the rich gumbo, spicy jambalaya, beignets, po’boy sandwiches, crawfish, pralines, and more! Unfortunately, it looks like obesity affects young people. Isn’t it terrible that 13.2 percent of children between the ages of two and four are already obese? This goes up among those in high school to 17 percent. Among members of the African-American community, the problem seems to be the most prevalent. The Latino community is also broadly affected.
Louisiana – 36.2% Obesity Rate
Alabama – 36.3% Obesity Rate
Known for its chicken fried steak, Alabama has the nation’s fifth-highest rate of obesity. The obesity rate of 36.3 percent is bad enough on its own, but it is even more devastating to hear that when you count the number of overweight residents, this goes up to 69 percent. A CDC study said that in the previous month, 31 percent of Alabamans did not do any physical activity at all.
Alabama – 36.3% Obesity Rate
